‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through the MuseumBarely a creature was stirring, just two cats.The tools were hung in the crib with careIn hopes that railway Santa would soon be there.

The trains were nestled all snug in the shopWhile visions of operations danced in their heads.And 1392 in scaffolding, and flanger apart,Awaiting repairs over a long winter's season.

When out on from the wood shop arose such a clatterI sprang to the door to see what was the matter.Just Barry and Phil making wood with the routerAnd Jamie assembling a train out of cedar.

The diesel boys stayed away due to the new-fallen snowBut Monica appeared, taking some photos.When, what to our wondering eyes should appear,But a coach, pulled by engine # 73.

The engineer sprang to the cab, and gave two toots on the whistle,And away they all steamed like snow geese in a blizzard.But I heard him holler, before he swooshed out of sight,HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND BEST WISHES FOR 2018!

The Alberta Pioneer Railway Association, o/a Alberta Railway Museum', kicks off our 50th year with our Annual General Meeting on Saturday January 27 at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served, and a presentation on the history of the Museum is planned.

The meeting will be held at the Namao Hall, located on Highway 37 just slightly east of the Highway 28 junction, across from Johnny’s store.